Daily Readings (Page 63)

Making a reference to the unleavened bread of the Old Testament Passover, what command does Paul give to the Corinthians?   

What is the purpose of this disciplinary action for this offender?  

What action did Paul take concerning this matter, and what did he call on the church to do?

What has been the Corinthian church’s attitude towards this conduct? What should have been their attitude?

What sinful conduct is the apostle Paul dealing with here?    

What warning does Paul give to those within the church who arrogantly defy his apostolic authority (see also 2 Cor. 13:10)?

How do these verses help us understand what Paul says in verses 1-13?   

To expose the foolishness of the Corinthians’ sense of self-importance, Paul contrasts the Corinthians’ position with that of the apostles. How does he describe himself and his fellow apostles in comparison to the Corinthians?

To combat and correct the sinful, conceited and arrogant attitudes of the Corinthians, Paul asks them some questions. By asking these questions, what does Paul want them to realise (see also  1 Cor. 1:2, 9)? 

Paul is aware that the Corinthian Christians are critical of him. How does Paul handle this attitude towards him?